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Trip from Weare, NH to Manchester, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

18.1 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Weare, NH, NH

Weare, NH

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city in Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, United States

Manchester, NH

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet outskirts of Weare to the urban center of Manchester, this 18.1-mile journey is a straightforward commute. Spanning about 36 minutes, the route is ideal for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via South Stark Highway, Mast Road, and North Mast Street to reach your destination within the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel makes this an exceptionally economical trip. Because it is short and direct, you have the flexibility to plan your arrival around your specific schedule without worrying about long-distance fatigue.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Stark Highway 6.8 mi 12m
Mast Road 4.3 mi 8m
North Mast Street 1.7 mi 3m
South Mast Street 1.3 mi 3m
North Mast Road 1.1 mi 1m
Kelley Street 0.9 mi 2m
West Bridge Street 0.9 mi 2m
Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: South Stark Highway — 6.8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weare, NH and Manchester, NH.

1

Start on Flanders Memorial Road

121 ft · 8 sec · Flanders Memorial Road
2

Turn right onto NH 114; NH 77

6.8 mi · 12 min · South Stark Highway
3

Continue on NH 114

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Mast Road
4

Continue on NH 114

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street
5

Continue on NH 13; NH 114

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Main Street
6

Enter roundabout onto NH 114

74 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
7

Continue on NH 114

135 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on NH 114

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Mast Street
9

Enter roundabout onto NH 114

101 ft · 3 sec · South Mast Street
10

Continue on NH 114

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Mast Street
11

Continue on NH 114

4.3 mi · 8 min · Mast Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto Pinard Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pinard Street
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge
14

Continue on Kelley Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Kelley Street
15

At end of road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Coolidge Avenue
16

At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street

505 ft · 15 sec · Amory Street
17

Continue on West Bridge Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Bridge Street
18

Arrive at destination

Bridge Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 114; NH 77 / South Stark Highway

Turn right onto NH 114; NH 77 / South Stark Highway

Navigation decision point

4
10 mi into trip | ~18m in | NH 114 / Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 114 / Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
10.6 mi into trip | ~20m in | NH 114 / South Mast Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 114 / South Mast Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
15.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | Pinard Street

Turn left onto Pinard Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
17.1 mi into trip | ~34m in | Amory Street

At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.91 one way

$5.83 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.21 $6.41
premium $4.86 $3.47 $6.93
diesel $5.61 $4.00 $7.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.4 0 $1.90 $0.87
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Weare, NH

Late night in Weare on Sunday

Local time

4:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manchester, NH

Late night in Manchester on Sunday

Local time

4:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

36m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% of the route on controlled-access highways, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 18.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.8-mile segment along South Stark Highway. As you progress from the more rural surroundings of Weare toward Manchester, the road personality remains consistently local. You should be prepared for frequent turns and varied road conditions as you shift from residential stretches to the more developed corridors near your destination.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on South Stark Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 114; NH 77 / South Stark Highway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 114; NH 77 / South Stark Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (NH 114 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.6 miles (NH 114 / South Mast Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

806 ft 246 ft

Total Climb

193 ft

Total Descent

570 ft

Highest Point

806 ft

~1.3 mi in

Elevation Range

560 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on South Stark Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 114; NH 77 / South Stark Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (NH 114 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.6 miles (NH 114 / South Mast Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester, NH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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